Ribadu to deliver convocation lecture as UDUS graduates 22,932 students

National Security Adviser (NSA) to the President, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, is set to deliver the convocation lectures as no fewer than 167 students bag first class honours at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto.

Ribadu, who is expected to deliver his lectures at the combined 38th, 39th, 40th, and 41st convocation ceremony of the school with the topic “Navigation the Maze; Addressing Multi-Dimensional Insecurity Challenges in Northern Nigeria” on Thursday morning as part of activities lined up for the ceremony.

Speaking while addressing newsmen at the Senate building in the school as part of the convocation on Monday, the Vice Chancellor of the school, Professor Lawal Bilbis, said no
fewer than 167 students is set to receive first class honours out of the total number of 22,932 students graduating from the school.

“In this convocation, we would be presenting a total of 22,932 graduating students, out of which, 18,644 will receive various Bachelor’s degrees, diplomas and certificates.

“Of this number, 18,217 will receive Bachelor’s Degrees and 427 will receive Diplomas and Certificates.

“Similarly, the remaining 4,288 graduating students will receive various certificates of higher degrees and Postgraduate diplomas . Of this number, 296 will receive Doctoral degrees, 1,322 will receive Masters Degrees while 2,670 will receive Post Graduate Diplomas in their relevant programmes”

The Vice Chancellor further said, “in addition, students will receive various prizes for their excellent and outstanding performance in their chosen disciplines.

“It is also gratifying to note that 167 students graduated with First Class, 3,486 graduated with Second class upper, 9,573 graduated with second class-lower and 15 others graduated with a pass degree in their programs.

“The remaining 1,199 students are from programmes such as Veterinary Medicine, MBBS, Nursing among others whose degrees are not classified”.

He further said the University is processing award of honourary degrees to some personalities and Professor Emeritus, when the process is completed.